Thematic focus
Inclusive climate adaptation and mental-health recovery
| Focus | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initial programme focus | Climate-related displacement, housing insecurity and mental-health recovery for marginalised adults in Nigeria, whether caused by flooding, drought, extreme heat, desertification or coastal erosion. |
| Who we prioritise | Adults from marginalised and underserved communities affected by climate-related disruption, including people facing stigma, discrimination, violence, social exclusion or previous adversity. |
| Where we begin | Nigeria, starting with a locally focused pilot designed with trusted community, healthcare and housing partners. |
| How we respond | We coordinate psychosocial support, safer housing pathways, essential-care referrals and livelihood recovery through OASIS Safe Ground. |
Our aim and objectives
Five core objectives
Our overall aim is to help marginalised people in Nigeria who are affected by climate-related displacement stay safe, recover their mental wellbeing and rebuild their lives.
| No. | Objective | What we do | Mission area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Improve mental wellbeing | Help people recover from trauma and distress through confidential emotional support and referrals to qualified professionals. | Psychosocial support |
| 02 | Help people find and keep safer housing | Support access to safe, affordable accommodation, help people navigate renting, and assist with voluntary moves to safer places. | Safer housing |
| 03 | Keep essential healthcare accessible | Connect people with confidential healthcare, including support for substance use, sexual and reproductive health, and specialist needs. | Essential healthcare |
| 04 | Help people rebuild their livelihoods and make their own choices | Support income recovery and practical planning so people can regain stability and control over their lives. | Livelihoods |
| 05 | Help communities prepare for climate disruption | Work with communities to develop preparedness plans and gather evidence that improves access to protection and recovery support. | Preparedness and evidence |
Our vision
A Nigeria where people facing exclusion can remain safe, mentally well and able to rebuild their lives in a changing climate.
Our mission
To protect and restore the mental wellbeing of marginalised people affected by climate-related displacement in Nigeria through:
- Confidential psychosocial support
- Safer housing pathways
- Continuity of essential healthcare
- Livelihood recovery